Sanaa, Amānat al ‘Āşimah, Yemen · Population 2,957,000 · National capital
▲ +24% vs Yemen average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | ﷼1,170 ($4.68) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | ﷼4,680 ($18.72) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | ﷼351 ($1.40) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | ﷼26,520 ($106) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | ﷼4,290 ($17.16) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | ﷼11,310 ($45.24) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | ﷼3,276 ($13.10) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | ﷼3,276 ($13.10) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | ﷼858 ($3.43) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | ﷼47,890 ($192) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | ﷼33,315 ($133) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | ﷼99,945 ($400) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Sanaa is ﷼48,750 ($195) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ﷼111,315 ($445) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ﷼144,710 ($579) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (﷼33,315 ($133)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.
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﷼84,000 ($336) / moSanaa is the capital and one of the key cities in Yemen. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ﷼111,315 ($445), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ﷼33,315 ($133) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to ﷼257,037 ($1,028) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ﷼198,245 ($793) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Sanaa is ﷼48,750 ($195). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ﷼144,710 ($579) per month.